MRP System Specialist

Segers Aero Corporation•Fairhope, AL

About The Position

Purpose of position: The MRP System Specialist supports the Finance division by maintaining, optimizing and protecting all data, workflows, and reporting outputs within the company’s MRP system. This role ensures operational and financial data accuracy to support forecasting, budgeting, cost analysis, inventory valuation and executive reporting. The specialist functions as the organization’s subject matter expert, bridging operations and FP&A to deliver reliable, timely and actionable insights.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of MRP systems and strong competency in Excel, essential for FP&A reporting.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify anomalies and support financial and operational analysis.
Excellent communication; able to translate technical data for non-technical audiences.
High attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to meet deadlines aligned with FP&A and month-end reporting demands.
Experience producing analytic outputs for executive leadership and comfort presenting complex data in simplified, strategic formats.
Must be able to effectively read, write and communicate in English
Ability to provide verifications of US citizenship or permanent residency to satisfy ITAR/EAR restrictions
Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy, timeliness and meeting deadlines.
Must be able to work cooperatively with other leaders, co-workers, customers and others and maintain effective working relationships.
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
Stress management skills working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to use applied knowledge to formulate positive solutions to problem situations.
Must be self-directed and action-oriented with the ability to work with minimal or no direct supervision.
Demonstrated effective stress management skills with the ability to maintain professionalism while working in a fast-paced and at times stressful environment.
Excellent presentation skills and ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and / or employees.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and display professionalism.
Excellent interpersonal and demonstrated negotiation skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Must be able to work cooperatively with other leaders, co-workers, customers and others and maintain effective working relationships.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to maintain an effective working relationship with and among co-workers and supervisors
Must be able to work with little or no supervision and to take initiative
Must be able to use applied knowledge to formulate positive solutions to problem situations
Must be able to apply common sense
Must be able to effectively read, write and communicate in English
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using fractions and decimals; compute percentages, ratios, rates and interpret graphs
Must be able to comply with OSHA requirements and standards to properly wear all applicable PPE
Must be able to lift and carry up to 10 lbs., with assistance occasionally
Must be able to see within normal range of vision with or without corrective lenses
Must be able to hear running machinery
Must be able to use hands, wrists, and fingers repetitively
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time while using hands, wrists, and fingers repetitively
Must have exceptional eye-hand coordination
Must regularly be able to reach overhead
Must regularly be able to squat, bend, twist and stand
Must be able to walk around regularly using steps occasionally
Must be at least 18 years of age or older and a minimum of 3 years of accounting (including GAAP) experience is required.
Minimum of three years of MRP system experience required.
Minimum of five years of FP&A experience is required.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs, with advanced level in Excel skills required
Must pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in CIS, Finance, Accounting or related field preferred.
Experience working in an Aerospace / manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary expert for the MRP system, troubleshooting issues, supporting end users, and ensuring 99%+ system uptime during critical FP&A cycles.
Provide comprehensive training system for new hires and recurring training for current users to maintain a 100% annual training completion rate.
Develop, Refine and maintain advanced MRP-based reports used for forecasting, budgeting, monthly close, variance analysis, labor efficiency, material cost trends, WIP, backlog and inventory valuation.
Maintain a 98–100% reporting accuracy rate through structured validation, testing and controlled reporting processes.
Ensure MRP data is fully reconciled and ready for FP&A within 24–48 hours of month-end close.
Improve forecast reliability by minimizing operational-to-actual variances to <5% month-over-month.
Support long-range financial and operations planning (LRP) by delivering historical and forward-looking operational datasets for scenario modeling and capital planning.
Prepare standardized reporting packages (dashboards, KPI scorecards, operational P&L views) for monthly business reviews (MBR) and quarterly financial reviews (QBR).
Provide margin analytics, profitability insights by product line/customer and cost-driver analysis to support strategic pricing and contract evaluations.
Perform ongoing data clean-up and implement data-quality routines to maintain a 95%+ data integrity score across work orders, routings, BOMs, costing and inventory records.
Conduct routine reconciliations between the MRP system and Intacct to ensure a 100% reconciliation rate of financial and operational data.
Standardizes data entry, reporting and month-end procedures to achieve 90–100% SOP compliance.
Own the financial governance of operational master data (BOM structure, costing parameters, routing standards) that directly impacts FP&A modeling accuracy.
Reduce manual or offline reporting by developing automated in-system solutions, targeting a 50–75% reduction in external spreadsheets within 12 months.
Optimize reporting cycle times so standard operational / financial reports generate in under five minutes.
Lead system improvement initiatives and track user adoption, targeting 85–100% adoption within 60 – 90 days.
Identify data gaps affecting FP&A performance and implement solutions that improve cost visibility, throughput analysis and financial predictability.
Partner with FP&A to automate standard forecasting models (labor absorption, material cost trends, capacity utilization, burden rate modeling).
Implement workflows that allow real-time visibility into cost deviations and provide automated alerting for variance thresholds.
Partner closely with FP&A to interpret operational data, analyze cost behavior, evaluate labor / material efficiency and support financial modeling.
Support variance analysis by ensuring the MRP system reflects accurate job costing, material consumption, labor hours and overhead application.
Translate system outputs into clear, actionable financial insights for department managers and executives.
Strong cross function reporting and support of operations team.
Manage user roles, permissions, and access controls to ensure appropriate segregation of duties and reporting reliability.
Maintain compliance with ITAR / EAR and internal security requirements.
Lead operational FP&A analysis on production throughput, capacity utilization, scheduling efficiency and labor productivity to identify performance drivers.
Monitor operational KPIs (TAT, scrap rates, rework, labor efficiency, overtime trends, queue time) and link their financial impact to forecasts and budgets.
Provide financial modeling for operational initiatives such as process improvements, Lean / Kaizen events, resource planning, staffing models and shop-floor optimization.
Partner with Operations to quantify ROI on tooling, capital equipment, staffing changes and workflow redesigns using MRP-derived cost and cycle-time data.
Develop operational cost-per-unit, cost-per-hour and cost-per-work-center analytics to support pricing, quoting and strategic planning.
Support SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) processes by validating operational assumptions and integrating them into forecast models.
Prepares accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Suggest thoughtful, scalable approaches to reducing costs, streamlining processes, and improving margins.
Manage fixed assets acquisitions, depreciation schedules, and dispositions.
Record inventory value of stock projects and monitor values are within core values and market conditions
Assist Controller with closing projects/orders and recording cost of sales
Research inventory accounting discrepancies and coordinate necessary corrections with various departments.
Preparation of month-end journal entries, analysis reports, and financial reconciliations
Continuously improve work procedures and processes, including documentation, process mapping and efficiency improvements.
Maintain thorough and accurate files and documentation in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
Assist with other departmental administrative functions
Maintain confidentiality of all internal information
Attends all safety and health training, as required, in a timely manner
Works when scheduled and complies with company attendance policy
Works overtime as required
Observes and practices all safety procedures and personal policies (e.g. Safety-glasses, ear plugs, face shields etc.)
Other duties as required

Benefits

Three weeks of vacation
10 Paid Holidays
401(K) plan that includes an employer matching program
BlueCross BlueShield PPO medical plan
Dental and Vision (company-paid benefit for employee coverage)
Short Term and Long-Term Disability (company-paid benefit)
Basic Life/AD&D (company paid benefit / 2x base salary amount)
Supplemental Life/AD&D coverage options
Spouse & Child Life coverage options
Flexible Spending Account (Medical & Dependent Care options)
Employee Assistance Program (company-paid, includes three free counseling sessions)
Telehealth Program (24/7 phone or online video doctor visits)
LifeLock (Identity Alert System)
And more!